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Thump Day

Posted By: gymcandy1

Thump Day - 06/16/16 04:05 AM

When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did–in his sleep. Not yelling and screaming like the passengers in his car.

BOB MONKHOUSE

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More strange and interesting facts.

They're multiplying like rabbits.



Fact 50. There are more pigs than humans in Denmark.
Fact 51. There are more plastic flamingos in America than real ones.
Fact 52. There are more recreational golfers per capita in Canada than any other country in the world.
Fact 53. There are more Subway restaurants in Canada than there are McDonald restaurants.
Fact 54. There are more than 1,000 chemicals in a cup of coffee. Of these, only 26 have been tested, and half-caused cancer in rats.
Fact 55. There are more than 2,000 different varieties of cheese in the world.
Fact 56. There are more than 2,400 flea species in the world.
Fact 57. There are more than 250,000 rivers in the United States, which amounts to 3.5 million miles of rivers.
Fact 58. There are more than 3000 documented caves located in the state of Tennessee.
Fact 59. There are more than 40 million Americans that have “chronic halitosis,” which is bad breath that never goes away.
Fact 60. There are more than 50 different types of pumpkins. Some of them have names such as Munchkin, Funny Face, and Spooktacular.
Fact 61. There are more than 640 muscles in the human body.
Fact 62. There are no ants in Iceland, Antarctica and Greenland.
Fact 63. There are no blossoms on the branches of a fig tree, instead it is inside the fruit.
Fact 64. There are no snakes in New Zealand.
Fact 65. There are no two zebras who have stripes that are exactly the same.
Fact 67. There are only four words in the English language which end in”-dous”: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.
Fact 68. There are over 1,000,000 swimming pools in Florida, eventhough the ocean is no farther than 80 miles away.
Fact 70. There are over 100 styles of BluBlocker sunglasses available on the market.
Fact 71. There are over 2,000 different species of cactuses.
Fact 72. There are over 2,000 different types of cheese in the world.
Fact 73. There are over 2,000 species of butterflies in the rainforests of South America.
Fact 74. There are over 200 parts in a typical telephone.
Fact 75. There are over 500 different types of bananas.
Fact 76. There are over 600 different pasta shapes.
Fact 77. There are over 9 million beef and dairy cattle in New Zealand.
Fact 78. There are over one billion people that are actively involved in rice growth.
Fact 79. There are over one hundred billion galaxies with each galaxy having billions of stars.
Fact 80. There are over three trillion craters on the moon, with some being having a diameter over three feet.
Fact 81. There are places in Saskatchewan called Elbow, Eyebrow, and Drinkwater.
Fact 82. There are six million parts in the Boeing 747-400.
Fact 83. There are some bananas that are red instead of yellow.
Fact 84. There are some hospitals in Shanghai that have issued a rule that a nurse must wear lipstick while on duty.
Fact 85. There are some ice creams that are 75% air.
Fact 86. There are some species of snails that are venomous. Their venom can be fatal to humans.
Fact 87. There are some types of chocolates that are actually good for the arteries and heart.
Fact 88. There are species of fish that can walk on land in search of water when its water source dries up. Some can survive as long as three days on land such as the snakehead fish.
Fact 89. There are three golf balls sitting on the moon.
Fact 90. There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
Fact 91. There has only been 193,000 metric tonnes of gold discovered to date.
Fact 92. There have been 191 coops in Bolivia since it became a sovereign country in 1825.
Fact 94. There have been over fifty million Mr. Potato Heads sold since it came out in 1952.
Fact 95. There is a “cemetery town” in California named Colma. Concerns about the public health, crime, and the need for space forced the city of San Francisco to outlaw burials in 1902. The city of Colma, which is five miles south of San Francisco, was established to bury the dead. The ratio of dead to living people is 750 to 1.
Fact 96. There is a certain species of kangaroo that is only 2.5 centimetres long when it is born.
Fact 97. There is a certain type of Hawk Moth caterpillar from Brazil that inflates its thorax, which makes its head look like a head of a snake when it feels it is in danger or alarmed.
Fact 98. There is a city called Smackover located in Arkansas.
Fact 99. There is a dog museum in St. Louis, Missouri.
Fact 100. There is a doggy disco held in Italy every year where owners can dance with their dogs.

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Good morning everyboomie. welcome


Time to kick start a new day. yay


I'm just guessing now, but I think it's going to be sunny, hot, and humid here today. yes


Just a guess, so don't quote me on that, ok? shame


Ana you'd be so proud of me I did my iron man walk yesterday. I walked around 2 city blocks in 93 degree temps. haha


Actually I was dragged by a chihuahua. puppy


Her dog chow must have roids in it. duh


I'm going to buy her a treadmill. yes


Have a happy day everyone.


Ana congratulations on your accomplishment!

L4L & Soot I'm so glad to hear that Kioki is going to be alright.

Sorta B your house is nice. Your kitty is adorable, and the peacock is beautiful.



joe
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 04:09 AM

Where are the days going! They are just flying by!

Thank you Joe! I can't wait until next years! I'm planning on nothing being broken that time! lol

Have a happy day all! It's been 90 degrees here too. I'm loving it!

Ana wave
Posted By: Kaki's Sister

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 10:21 AM

Good Morning Joe, Ana and everyone. Coffee and tea are ready as usual. Wishing you all a great day! summer
Posted By: connie

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 12:32 PM

Good morning everyone, have a Super Thump Day. Danish, BB Pancakes, and Bacon Sandwiches in the NC. summer
Posted By: GBC

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 12:50 PM

Good Morning Boomers yay

Joe, have a great day today!

Ana, happy day wishes to you.

Gerry, enjoy whatever plans you have.

Connie, happy Thump Day to you also.

A walk with Nina this morning then maybe some yard work later. wavegirl
Posted By: venus

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 01:41 PM

Have a terrific Thursday Joe, Ana, Gerry, Connie, Gail and all who follow. wave

I'm off today, and I have a voice lesson. rah I was supposed to have had two extra days off this week, but on Tuesday I checked my schedule, and there was extra time entered for today. Luckily, I when I asked my manager if I could work yesterday instead, she said yes, so my lesson is still on. happydance

So now I'm off to get ready and maybe do a little gaming afterward before it's time to go. thumbsup

Hope everyone has a fantastic day. summer
Posted By: looney4labs

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 04:06 PM

Thumping Good Thursday ya'll puppy

It's hot and humid in AL. We will be staying in. I'd like to sleep today. May turn all the lights out and see if I can convince the dogs (well, Keoki) that it's night time lab wavegirl
Posted By: auntiegram

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 04:57 PM

We have SUN!!!!!!!!! happydance And it is an Abbi day!!!! Should be in the low 60's today!! Love the "no jacket" days!!!

Joe thanks for all that info!! Enjoy your day off and have a lovely day!

Ana enjoy the warmth and sun today and have a lovely day!

Gerry thanks for the tea and have a lovely day!

Connie thanks for the danish and have a lovely day!!

Gail enjoy your Nina walk! Have fun with the yard work and have a lovely day!

venus you have a nice manager!! Glad you were able to work some extra hours. Good luck with the voice lessons and have a lovely day!

L4l hope you can fool the dogs!! lol BTW I am going there for our annual International Moose Convention!! Have a lovely day!

wave
Nan
Posted By: looney4labs

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 05:28 PM

Sun and Abbi, sounds like a good day! Is there a park nearby that you can go to?
Posted By: gymcandy1

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 06:30 PM

Good afternoon everybody. wave2

It's been a busy morning for me here. I'm just recovering from a triathlawn . shocked

I mowed, trimmed, and raked the lawn. I was soaking wet when I finished, but it sure looks good. hamster

Before that I took the girls to the park. Now I have to finish lawndry, and cleaning Pepper's penthouse. lol

Ana I hope you don't think I'm making fun of what you do, because I admire everything you do. You give us all something to aspire to. praise

No, I'm just laughing at myself. wink

Lunch time. joy

Enjoy your day everyone. thumbsup


joe
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 07:15 PM

Joe, it never even crossed my mind you were poking fun at me! You are always sweet to me! hearts I love your sense of humor! Now go take a shower! lol

I've been making dentist and other yearly yucky appts today. I have to put my big girl panties on and go to them next week and the week after. Not looking forward to it.

Ana wave
Posted By: looney4labs

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 09:11 PM

Joe, you always make me smile!

Ana, I'll be with you in spirit!

I was trying to get some veggies cooked up in the kitchen, but Keoki thought that was a terrible idea. I'll take a break with him and try again when hubby gets home to Keoki sit.
Posted By: Space Quest Fan

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 09:19 PM

Didn't Keoki like the menu? puppy
Posted By: looney4labs

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 09:42 PM

Not at all. rotfl
Posted By: Space Quest Fan

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 11:07 PM

Let me guess he wants bacon? puppy
Posted By: looney4labs

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 11:21 PM

He wants to be where mom is, but mom can't carry him up there at the moment, and he is not allowed to walk up them. But I'm sure he would take bacon...I would!
Posted By: gymcandy1

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 11:26 PM

I have bacon. Keoki can come over here. My dogs are spoiled anyway. razz

Well, I had an emergency. shocked

I had to lay down and take a nap for a few hours. whistle

Maybe I had to lie down. headscratch

Anyway now for my shower. grin

joe
Posted By: looney4labs

Re: Thump Day - 06/16/16 11:32 PM

Joe, sounds like the kind of emergency I've been fighting all day lab
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre

Re: Thump Day - 06/17/16 12:11 AM

Off to trivia! Have a great night!
Posted By: Space Quest Fan

Re: Thump Day - 06/17/16 02:21 AM

I like your priorities Joe. lol
Posted By: Space Quest Fan

Re: Thump Day - 06/17/16 03:08 AM

Good night Boomers.

Tomorrow is the weekend. happydance
Posted By: Midge

Re: Thump Day - 06/17/16 03:28 AM

Good night Boomies. Another split shift tomorrow.See you in the AM.

Midgie hearts wavegirl
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